History of Computer Graphics

Description: This quiz covers the history of computer graphics, from its early beginnings to its current state.
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When was the first computer-generated image created?

  1. 1950

  2. 1960

  3. 1970

  4. 1980


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first computer-generated image was created in 1950 by John Whitney, Sr. at IBM.

What was the name of the first computer graphics software?

  1. Sketchpad

  2. AutoCAD

  3. Maya

  4. 3ds Max


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sketchpad was the first computer graphics software, developed by Ivan Sutherland in 1963.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by Edwin Catmull and Jim Clark in 1974?

  1. Ray tracing

  2. Z-buffering

  3. Phong shading

  4. Subdivision surfaces


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subdivision surfaces were developed by Edwin Catmull and Jim Clark in 1974.

What was the name of the first computer graphics company?

  1. Evans & Sutherland

  2. Silicon Graphics

  3. Autodesk

  4. Pixar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evans & Sutherland was the first computer graphics company, founded in 1968.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by James F. Blinn in 1976?

  1. Bump mapping

  2. Phong shading

  3. Ray tracing

  4. Z-buffering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bump mapping was developed by James F. Blinn in 1976.

What was the name of the first computer-generated animated film?

  1. Toy Story

  2. Jurassic Park

  3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day

  4. Tron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tron was the first computer-generated animated film, released in 1982.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by Alvy Ray Smith in 1978?

  1. Ray tracing

  2. Z-buffering

  3. Phong shading

  4. Subdivision surfaces


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ray tracing was developed by Alvy Ray Smith in 1978.

What was the name of the first computer graphics workstation?

  1. Evans & Sutherland PS300

  2. Silicon Graphics IRIS 1000

  3. Autodesk AutoCAD WS

  4. Pixar RenderMan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Evans & Sutherland PS300 was the first computer graphics workstation, released in 1971.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by Pat Hanrahan and Jim Lawson in 1990?

  1. Ray tracing

  2. Z-buffering

  3. Phong shading

  4. Radiosity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Radiosity was developed by Pat Hanrahan and Jim Lawson in 1990.

What was the name of the first computer graphics software for personal computers?

  1. MacPaint

  2. Deluxe Paint

  3. Photoshop

  4. Illustrator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MacPaint was the first computer graphics software for personal computers, released in 1984.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by Ken Perlin in 1985?

  1. Ray tracing

  2. Z-buffering

  3. Phong shading

  4. Perlin noise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Perlin noise was developed by Ken Perlin in 1985.

What was the name of the first computer graphics software for 3D modeling?

  1. 3D Studio Max

  2. Maya

  3. Blender

  4. Cinema 4D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

3D Studio Max was the first computer graphics software for 3D modeling, released in 1990.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by Paul Debevec in 1998?

  1. Ray tracing

  2. Z-buffering

  3. Phong shading

  4. High dynamic range imaging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High dynamic range imaging was developed by Paul Debevec in 1998.

What was the name of the first computer graphics software for motion capture?

  1. MotionBuilder

  2. Maya

  3. Blender

  4. Cinema 4D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MotionBuilder was the first computer graphics software for motion capture, released in 1997.

Which computer graphics technique was developed by Andrew Glassner in 1989?

  1. Ray tracing

  2. Z-buffering

  3. Phong shading

  4. Non-photorealistic rendering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-photorealistic rendering was developed by Andrew Glassner in 1989.

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